Chataradham चतराधाम |
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Holy Place | |
Location of Chataradham in Nepal | |
Coordinates: 26°51′0″N 87°10′0″E / 26.85000°N 87.16667°ECoordinates: 26°51′0″N 87°10′0″E / 26.85000°N 87.16667°E | |
Country | Nepal |
Zone | Koshi |
District | Sunsari |
Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Nepali |
Time zone | NST (UTC+05:45) |
Postal Code | 56703 |
Area code(s) | 025 |
Chataradham (also called ancient Haridwar) is a Hindu holy site in Eastern Nepal on the banks of the Kosi River in the Sunsari district of Eastern Nepal, 16 kilometres (9mi) South west of Dharan.
In 2003 and 2014, it was the site of the Kumbh Mela (Festival of Religions). During the Kumba Mela, people came to Chataradham to bathe.